The Church Collective Worship Leader Podcast

In this episode I talked with Fox and Scott about what their churches did this past Christmas and what they're doing going in to the new year. We talk about: How to ramp in to Christmas throughout December. Service times for Christmas Eve special services. What our churches are doing to help plug in new visitors. New songs for the new year.

I talked with Nick Kaskel who plays with Brian Campbell about how God moved through their most recent tour. We also talk about: Nick's journey to becoming a touring musician. Practical tips to become a better worship guitarist. The value of taking guitar lessons. Nick's personal Testimony. What's coming up for Brian Campbell and his team. Beard tips! Also, Nick has a fantastic two year old who rea...

Here's part two of our interview with Zach and Adam of Citizens. In this episode we talk about: How the band came together. Balancing weekly worship leading with being a successful band. The band model of worship ministry at Mars Hill. Taking the time to write theologically sound songs. Head over to iTunes to subscribe to the podcast and we'd love to have you come join our facebook community.

We had such an awesome conversation with Zach and Adam from Mars Hill Music's Citizens. This will be the first part, look for the second half in next week's episode. In this episode Miles, Ben, and I talk with them about: Their heart for creating music for the local church. How they are using their new Christmas EP as an evangelistic tool. How to get out of the way and let God move. How to maintai...

In this Episode I had the chance to talk in person with Ben and Scott! We talk about: Scott's church in Santa Rosa. The transition to a drum cage. Integrating a dobrough in a worship set. The art of crafting your worship set using the musicians you have. Using youtube to find stripped down versions of worship songs.

I had the chance to talk with Ben and Carly about some of the cool stuff going on with the site and about Carly's posts about encouraging your worship team.

This is our first roundtable worship leader discussion! Eric, Carly, Jeremy, and myself talk about the nuances of an acoustic or unplugged worship set in each of our churches. We go in to specific details and recommendations if you're hoping to do the same at your church.

I talk with Caleb Ramey about how he manages to lead a high energy youth service during the week and a more conservative hymns based service on the weekend.

In this episode I chat with Jeremy McKee, an awesome musician and technical director. We talk about the roll of the keyboard in worship as well as how discipleship is at the core of recruiting volunteers to your tech ministry.

I had a fantastic conversation with Joe Vidot a worship leader serving at Bethel Church in Richland, WA. In this episode we talk about: The importance of humility for the worship leader and musician. How to foster a culture of discipleship in your worship ministry. What the week to week work looks like for a church with multiple campuses. The value of letting a church campus choose the songs that...

In this episode I had the chance to talk with Chris Burke, an awesome worship leader from Canada who had to make the tough choice to pass up a job opportunity because of theological differences. We talk about: The importance of the worship leader and pastor being on the same page theologically. Praying through taking a job as a worship leader. Being patient in the process. The danger of compromisi...

In this episode we had the chance to talk with the co-founders for Guitars for Glory. We're so excited to be partnering with them! As they're sending guitars, we'll be helping train up and deploy worship leaders as the needs arise. Be sure to head over to their site and see what they're up to! God's doing awesome things through their faithfulness in getting instruments in to the hand of those who...

In this episode I had the chance to talk with Deanna Joven from Worth Dying For and their new church in Los Angeles called Fearless. We talk about: How she came to know the Lord. What the Lord did in her life to prepare her for worship ministry. The importance of serving in whatever situation you're given. What's going on with their new church in LA I also talk with Seth about how his trip went to...

In this episode we chat with Zach Senn, a missionary heading to Cambodia to help Steps of Justice. We were able to send a baby Taylor with him that he will use to train up worship leaders and then leave with them so they can continue to praise God for years to come. We also talk with the leaders of "Love Shines Missions" in Honduras about how they can be blessed through getting a couple guitars. T...

In this episode we talk about what you need to do to become a worship leader and also give an update on our Kenya campaign. How to find a mentor What the Bible says about being a worship leader What worship is like in Kenya Please head over to iTunes and subscribe! We really appreciate you taking the time to listen!

In this episode I talk with Seth Gehrke about his mission trip to help BC Mission Boat. We were able to quickly pull together enough money to send a baby Taylor with him to gift to the ministry there. Be sure to keep connected on our site as we roll out updates

In this episode we talk about the importance of having multiple leaders for your worship ministry.

The mission's trip is underway! Brandon and I had a chance to sit down before he left and talk about what the team will be doing as well as what Brandon will be doing with the guitars we're sending with them!

In this episode we talk about how to introduce a new song.

In this episode we talk about crowd participation in the worship service.

In this episode we talk about the flow of a worship service.